Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (138 page)

RAINIER, Ráinier, Rainios, Ranios
(see also
Rainor
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Mighty Army

Spiritual Connotation:
Strength of God

Scripture:
Psalm 66:7
NASB

He rules by His might forever; His eyes
keep watch on the nations; let not the
rebellious exalt themselves.

RAINOR, Rainar, Rainer, Rainos,
Ranos (see also
Rainier
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Counselor

Spiritual Connotation:
Promise

Scripture:
Isaiah 9:6
NKJV

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a
Son is given. . . . And His name will be
called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty
God, Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace.

RAIZA, Raissa, Raisza

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Rose

Spiritual Connotation:
Lovely

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1
NKJV

The wilderness and the wasteland shall be
glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice
and blossom as the rose.

RAIZEL, Raisel (see also
Rasia
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Yiddish

Inherent Meaning:
Rose

Spiritual Connotation:
Adorned

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:2
NKJV

It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,
even with joy and singing.

RAJA, Raija, Raiya

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Hopeful

Spiritual Connotation:
Gift of Faith

Scripture:
Romans 4:18
NRSV

Hoping against hope, he believed that
he would become the father of many
nations.

RALEIGH, Rawley

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Deer Meadow

Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Worth

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 9:8
TLB

There will not only be enough for your
own needs but plenty left over to give joyfully
to others.

RALPH, Ralf (see also
Rolf
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
Counselor

Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning

Scripture:
Psalm 13:5
KJV

But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart
shall rejoice in thy salvation.

RAMA, Ramah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Praised

Spiritual Connotation:
Glory to God

Scripture:
Psalm 86:12
RSV

I give thanks to thee, O Lord my God,
with my whole heart, and I will glorify
thy name for ever.

RAMIRO, Rami, Ramierez,
Ramieros, Ramos

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Judge

Spiritual Connotation:
Accountable

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 16:20
NASB

Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue,
that you may live and possess the land
which the
L
ORD
your God is giving you.

RAMON, Raimon, Ramón, Ramone
(see also
Raymond
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Mighty Protector

Spiritual Connotation:
Vigilant

Scripture:
Habakkuk 2:1
NCV

I will stand like a guard to watch and
place myself at the tower. I will wait to
see what he will say to me.

RAMONA, Ramonda, Rimona,
Romona

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Protector

Spiritual Connotation:
Virtuous

Scripture:
Proverbs 31:10
NKJV

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her
worth is far above rubies.

RAMSEY, Ramsay, Ramzee

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Wooded Island

Spiritual Connotation:
Believer

Scripture:
Matthew 16:16
NKJV

Simon Peter answered and said, “You are
the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

RANA, Rahna, Rahni, Ranee, Rania
(see also
Raina
,
Rayna
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Sanskrit

Inherent Meaning:
Regal

Spiritual Connotation:
Noble

Scripture:
James 4:10
NKJV

Humble yourselves in the sight of the
Lord, and He will lift you up.

RANDALL, Rand, Randal, Randel,
Randell, Randle, Randy, Ranndy

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Shield

Spiritual Connotation:
Protected

Scripture:
Psalm 3:3
NASB

But Thou, O
L
ORD
, art a shield about
me, my glory, and the One who lifts my
head.

RANDI, Randalin, Randalyn,
Randee, Randie, Randii

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Shield

Spiritual Connotation:
Guarded

Scripture:
Proverbs 30:5
RSV

Every word of God proves true; he is a
shield to those who take refuge in him.

RANDOLPH, Randolf

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Shield

Spiritual Connotation:
Established in Peace

Scripture:
Matthew 6:33
KJV

But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these things
shall be added unto you.

RANGER, Rainger, Range

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Keeper of the Forest

Spiritual Connotation:
Covenant

Scripture:
Isaiah 32:15
NCV

This will continue until God pours his
Spirit from above upon us. Then the
desert will be like a fertile field and the
fertile field like a forest.

RANITA, Ranata, Ranitta (see also
Renata
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Song

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Joy

Scripture:
Isaiah 55:12
RSV

The mountains and the hills before you
shall break forth into singing, and all the
trees of the field shall clap their hands.

RANKIN, Randkin

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Small Shield

Spiritual Connotation:
Valiant Spirit

Scripture:
Psalm 27:14
RSV

Wait for the
L
ORD
; be strong, and let
your heart take courage; yea, wait for
the
L
ORD
!

RANON, Ranen, Rani, Ranie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
My Song

Spiritual Connotation:
Praise

Scripture:
Psalm 9:2
NKJV

I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will
sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

RANSOM, Randsom, Ransome

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Redeemer

Spiritual Connotation:
Hopeful